But Why? Crypto Looks for Answers As Facebook Eases Ad Ban Facebook recently announced they would lift a ban on crypto advertisements causing widespread speculation on social media over potential next steps. … Read More
Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.… Read More
The SEC Is Seeking Comment on Yet Another Bitcoin ETF The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again seeking comments on potential bitcoin-based exchange traded funds (ETFs). … Read More
Chat App Kik Launches ‘Crypto-Economy’ With Kin Token Integration Messaging app Kik’s users can now begin earning and spending its kin token with the launch of its “crypto-economy,” the company said Wednesday.… Read More
Crypto Startup Uphold Moves to Become Licensed U.S. Broker-Dealer Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.… Read More
Hong Kong Seeks to Widen DLT Use in Trade Finance With Abu Dhabi Hong Kong’s banking regulator is planning to widen its works on cross-border trade finance using distributed ledger technology.… Read More
Banks Are Trying to Launch Crypto Assets with R3 Blockchain Tech Stealth project Cordite, led by the Royal Bank of Scotland, promises the equivalent of an ERC-20 token standard for R3’s open-source Corda platform.… Read More
Pharma Giant Merck Eyes Blockchain for Fighting Counterfeit Meds International shipping giant Merck may be looking to blockchain technology to protect against counterfeit goods, according to a patent application.… Read More
AlipayHK Opens Blockchain Remittance Corridor to the Philippines The payment affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.… Read More
How Commerzbank Is Throwing Out the Business Blockchain Playbook The German bank is building on five different blockchains, and not just to hedge its bets – it sees a multi-chain future.… Read More